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Are millennial Christians really killing evangelization?
Millennials are notoriously blamed for being killers of previously-thought-necessary industries and activities: Applebees. Napkins. Golf. Mayonnaise. Lunch. And so on. Read more
U.S. bishops praise rule publicizing abortion 'surcharge' in health plan exchanges
The U.S. bishops have welcomed changes to the way abortion coverage is billed in some federally-funded health plan exchanges, saying... Read more
Safety first: How parents can know who is working with their kids
What are parents to do to ensure that their children are safe outside the home? Read more
A decade of characters! Some of CNA's best features and profiles of the 2010s
As the 2010s draw to a close, CNA offers you just a few of our favorite features and profiles of... Read more
Film to portray Catholic woman who saved Jewish children in WWII
The true story of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic woman who helped smuggle thousands of Jewish children out of the... Read more
Catholics in Camden help working families get homes of their own
Affordable housing is a problem for many Americans, but for the low-income residents of Camden, a Catholic non-profit is working... Read more
How an Italian basilica was destroyed by fire in the 19th century
The partial destruction of Notre Dame basilica in a fire earlier this year elicited mourning from Catholics and non-Catholic alike. But... Read more
Denver initiative aims to reduce barriers between Catholics, lonely seniors
When John O’Brien was in high school, his father, while only in his forties, was admitted to an assisted living... Read more
Legion of Christ says 33 of its priests sexually abused minors
Since its founding in 1941, 33 priests of the Legionaries of Christ committed sexual abuse of minors, victimizing 175 children,... Read more
Children are 'innocence, promise, many good things,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Sunday attended a party with the children and families receiving treatment and help at the Vatican's 98-year-old free... Read more
The saints and blesseds of the 2010s
Since a new decade begins Jan. 1, CNA offers a look back at some of the men and women named... Read more
Pope Francis: This Christmas, imitate St. Joseph's trust in God
In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics... Read more
The Vatican-Centurion Global financial scandal: A CNA explainer
In recent weeks, CNA has been covering a Vatican financial scandal involving a multi-million-dollar investment fund, money donated by Catholics... Read more
Benedictine Sisters in Ecuador inaugurate baby drop-off box
A group of religious sisters in Santo Domingo, Ecuador has installed the country’s first baby drop-off box, as an alternative... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of dean of cardinals, sets 5-year term limit
Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that... Read more
Pope Francis: A baby's smile is a sign of God’s love
The very first way the Child Jesus revealed the love and goodness of the Father was in smiling at his... Read more
Church reform takes personal conversion, Pope Francis tells Roman Curia
To carry out the continuing reform of the Church requires a willingness to change and a commitment to personal conversion,... Read more
What a decade! A look at the biggest Catholic stories of the 2010s
As a new decade begins on January 1, 2020, CNA offers a look back at some of the most important... Read more
Argentine bishops oppose new abortion protocols
Leaders of the Argentine bishops’ conference met with Argentina’s president Dec. 18, to express their opposition to new abortion protocols... Read more
US bishops support Congressional resolution against assisted suicide
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is encouraging members of Congress to support a continuing resolution criticizing assisted suicide... Read more
